London attack on Parsons Green station; reactions from political leaders

At least 22 people were injured on a packed London subway train Friday morning after a homemade bomb exploded. London police called the explosion a "terrorist incident."

The attack at Parsons Green station is the fifth terror attack in Britain this year. The London Underground itself has been targeted several times in the past, notably in July 2005, when suicide bombers blew themselves up on three subway trains and a bus, killing 52 people and the terrorists. Four more bombers tried a similar attack two weeks later, but their devices failed to fully explode.

A number of political figures and lawmakers have reacted to the latest terrorist attack.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan tweeted his statement. “Our city utterly condemns the hideous individuals who attempt to use terror to harm us and destroy our way of life.”

British Prime Minister Theresa May tweeted: “My thoughts are with those injured at Parsons Green and emergency services who are responding bravely to this terrorist incident.”

President Trump tweeted twice about the attack and said it was caused by “a loser terrorist.”

Another attack in London by a loser terrorist.These are sick and demented people who were in the sights of Scotland Yard. Must be proactive!